Keywords: 110123-M-3989H-141 (5393532712).jpg U S Marines with Charlie Company 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit execute a maritime preposition of force to demonstrate the amphibious capabilities of the U S Marine Corps during exercise Cobra Gold 2011 at Sattahip Naval Station in Thailand Jan 23 2011 Cobra Gold is a regularly-scheduled joint/combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies DoD photo by Pfc Nathaniel Henry U S Marine Corps/Released https //www flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/5393532712/ 110123-M-3989H-141 2011-01-23 16 44 https //www flickr com/people/39955793 N07 U S Department of Defense Current Photos PD-USGov U S Department of Defense Current Photos https //flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/5393532712 2016-09-03 15 32 53 United States Government Work Cobra Gold 2011 Military in Thailand Assault Amphibious Vehicle 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion United States Sattahip District |